QuestionsQuestions (PROCLAMATION NO. 392)
It declares Friday, 15 December 2023 as a special (non-working) day in the Municipality of San Jose, Province of Occidental Mindoro, meaning work is suspended in that locality for that date by virtue of the proclamation.
To give the people of San Jose full opportunity to participate in the commemoration of the 79th Liberation Day of Mindoro Island from Japanese occupation.
Because it is considered fitting and proper that the public be given full opportunity to participate and enjoy the celebration, consistent with the proclamation’s stated rationale.
Friday, 15 December 2023.
The Municipality of San Jose, Province of Occidental Mindoro.
The 79th Liberation Day of Mindoro Island from Japanese Occupation.
It implies that, as a general rule, work is not required/expected for that day in the covered locality, consistent with the proclamation’s designation of the day as non-working.
The proclamation was signed/done on 24 October 2023, but it declares 15 December 2023 (a later date) as the special non-working day.
It indicates that the Executive Secretary acted as the President’s authorized representative, invoking the President’s delegated power to issue proclamations.
Because the proclamation aims to facilitate public participation and celebration of the commemorative event by suspending usual work for that day.
It indicates official publication in the Official Gazette, which is commonly used to reflect the proclamation’s formal enactment and public notice.
The proclamation states that the Executive Secretary caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed, and it was done in the City of Manila.
The “whereas” clauses state reasons and background (justification), while the operative provision is the “NOW, THEREFORE” clause declaring the special non-working day.
Students should consider how the declared non-working day affects work schedules, attendance requirements, and any special rules for work done or required despite the non-working designation.